Djembe Drum 8″ diameter, 42cm high, World Slap synthetic – rope-tuned

With an 8″ overall diameter and standing 42cm high, this ‘Slap Djembe 8 inch Rope tuned’ is a great little drum for all year groups at KS1 (up to around age 8).

The drum materials may be modern plastics but the rope tuning system is traditional and has the advantage of allowing the drum to be retuned, if ineeds be. The novel hand prints on the playing head act as useful reminders to players of where they should be striking the drum.

The playing head is made from tough synthetic Mylar, a Dupont plastic that produces are really good sound and is quick and easy to wipe down. It’s also waterproof and so won’t change in tension if it gets damp (or soaked through!).

The shells are made of polyvinylchloride, the same strong plastic that is used for water pipes, and they’re very tough, light and strong. The shells are also very resonant and produce a very full sound. The one-piece shells are covered in a colourfully printed textile “sarong”, featuring flags and maps of the world, and have rubber bases that protects the floor from scratches and the drum from cracks.

The 8 inch rope tuned Slap djembes are a great, lightweight djembe and are perfect for settings that prefer not to use animal skins. Make sure you choose the right size – download our chart showing hand sizes and recommended djembe diameters for each age group.

Compare this rope tuned model with similar sized Slap rope tuned model and with traditional wooden djembe.

Please Note: Diameters quoted are “overall diameters” and may vary by +/- 0.5″